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| 40" x 48" Easy Patchwork Baby Quilt |
Once I received my bundle in the mail, I set to work immediately, planning a simple patchwork baby quilt that would use all 9 of the fabrics in the layout, including binding, and making the best use of these gorgeous fat quarters. Here are the fabric details.....
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| Sew Fresh Quilts Blogger Bundle |
Hashmark - Fringe Flowers by Michael Miller
Hashmark - Hash Dot – Kryptonite by Michael Miller
Petit Paris - Eiffel Tower by Michael Miller
Hashmark - Hash Dot – Luna by Michael Miller
Jardin de Provence - Wild Flowers by Daphne B. for Windham Fabrics
Hashmark - In the Round by Michael Miller
Hashmark - Big Hash Stripe – Clementine by Michael Miller
Hashmark - Hash Dot – Papaya by Michael Miller
Fascination by Leutenegger
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NOW on to the Easy Patchwork Quilt Tutorial!
This Easy Patchwork Quilt Tutorial will allow you to make a nice sized baby quilt, finishing at 40" x 48", and follows a fat quarter friendly pattern. If you are a relatively new quilter, you may find my Top 10 Tips for New Quilters series helpful. It covers everything about making a quilt - from choosing fabric and thread to finishing with binding - and it is available as a FREE downloadable pdf ebook here.
In addition to your 9 fat quarters, you will also need backing and batting to cover 48" x 56"
Take your 9 coordinating fat quarters.
Choose one fat quarter to be used for the majority of the binding.
I chose the Fascination by Leutenegger
Cut this binding fat quarter into (8) strips @ 2.25" x 21"
Choose one fat quarter to be used for the remainder of the binding.
I chose the Hashmark - Hash Dot – Papaya by Michael Miller
Cut this fat quarter into (2) strips @ 2.25" x 21"
And (12) 4.5" x 4.5" squares.
Cut EACH of the remaining 7 fat quarters into (16) 4.5" x 4.5" squares.
Arrange your 4.5" x 4.5" patchwork squares into 12 rows of 10 pieces each, as shown.
Sew the patches into the rows of 10. I like to press all my seams open. But if you like your seams to nest, press seams in the odd rows to the right, and press seams in the even rows to the left.
If you would like more information on pressing seams, please consult this tutorial from my Top 10 Tips for New Quilters series.
Sew the rows together, pressing all seams down.
If you would like more information on pressing seams, please consult this tutorial from my Top 10 Tips for New Quilters series.
Sew the rows together, pressing all seams down.
Layer your quilt top, batting and backing together. Quilt as desired. I chose to quilt 1/4" away from all the seam lines using my walking foot. If you are looking for some other ideas of how to quilt this easy patchwork quilt, please consult this tutorial from my Top 10 Tips for New Quilters series.
When you apply your binding to the quilt, measure up 22" from the bottom right hand corner. Beginning with the single striped fabric strip end of your binding, and leaving an 8" tail, begin to attach your binding. Continue to sew your binding on all the way around the quilt and connect the ends. Press binding over to the other side of your quilt and finish attaching the binding by machine or hand stitch to finish.
Trim your quilt backing and batting even with your quilt top.
Using a miter join, your fabric strips should measure approximately 19" long. To prepare your binding strips, start with a striped fabric strip, add an orange strip and then connect three of the striped fabric strips together to make five in a row. Add the other orange strip. Continue with the four remaining striped fabric strips.
The following diagram shows how to apply the binding to your quilt, starting in the bottom right corner. The rectangle is the quilt, with the top and bottom edge being 40" long and the sides measuring 48". Each of the lines that intersect the rectangle are the joins between the binding strips, every 19". I always make a diagram to plan where my binding joins will end up so they don't land on a corner, messing up the mitered corners.
The following diagram shows how to apply the binding to your quilt, starting in the bottom right corner. The rectangle is the quilt, with the top and bottom edge being 40" long and the sides measuring 48". Each of the lines that intersect the rectangle are the joins between the binding strips, every 19". I always make a diagram to plan where my binding joins will end up so they don't land on a corner, messing up the mitered corners.
If you would like more information on making and applying binding, please consult this tutorial from my Top 10 Tips for New Quilters series.
A simple patchwork quilt is always a pleasure to sit and sew. And makes a lovely baby shower gift!
For the backing, I rummaged through my stash and found this Doe Eyed in Sky from the Moon Shine collection by Tula Pink for Free Spirit, which blends perfectly with those fabrics from the front.
I wanted the quilting to stand out, so I decided to use something to compliment that dark grey background in the prints. The choice was Superior Threads' So Fine! #50 #409 Smoke on top and in the bobbin.
This Easy Patchwork quilt was the 46th use of my 100 labels ordered from Ikaprint.
With the few remaining leftovers from making the Easy Patchwork quilt, I whipped up this stylish table runner using my Bindingless Quilted Placemat Tutorial.
This runner measures approximately 12" x 36" and was backed in Linen Mochi Dot in Turquoise. The quilting was performed with a walking foot along the long seam lines and then in a free form zig zag using a plain white Gütermann thread.
If you DO make a quilt using this tutorial, I would love to see it.
Looking forward to seeing your Easy Patchwork Quilt!
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221 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 221 of 221Love this bundle of fabric! I would use your tutorial to make a baby quilt for my first grandchild who is due in November! Thanks for the giveaway.
Love your bundle; definitely a good start for a quilt!
I would copy your tutorial, I love what you've done...so cute!
I would copy your tutorial, I love what you've done...so cute!
Scrumptious colors and patterns. Just right for a quilt for my couch. Love that Eiffel Tower pattern by Michael Miller.
Scrumptious colors and patterns. Just right for a quilt for my couch. Love that Eiffel Tower pattern by Michael Miller.
yes I would use the tutorial to make a quilt
I would make the baby quilt tutorial patience at wightman dot ca
I'd make a quilt for my little baby girl!
If I won I'd make the quilt. I've been wanting to makea patchwork quilt for awhile!
I would use the fabric to make a quilt, and would use this activity to teach my daughter so she becomes more confident using the sewing machine she received for her birthday.
I'd like to make a quilt :)
Wonderful fun colors! I would make....Not sure, I would have to see it IRL and work with the patterns on the fabric. Thanks, Heide
khnmdronchi(@)sbcglobal.net
I would definitely be using your tutorial with this bundle of fabric .
Quilt and card making
i would use it in a quilt for someone
I would use the tutorial to (try and) make a quilt :-) A friend took up quilting a few months ago and I have been fascinated since!
I think I'd add some white fabric and make a disappearing nine patch quilt.
jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com
I would definitely try to make the quilt
I'd make a blanket and comforter for my lil boy due in Oct.
I love this fabric and quilt you made with it!! Thanks for the chance!
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